> Is this normal when cashing a check?

Is this normal when cashing a check?

Posted at: 2015-07-28 
I cashed a check I got from my employer at Bank of America.

They fingerprinted my thumb on the check and typed in my ID number on the computer system.

I dont have an account and it was a cashiers check.

Is this normal?

Yes

Yes, this is standard practice when cashing a check for non-customers. Since you are not a customer they must takes steps to protect themselves.

yes

This is why it's a good idea to have a bank account.

Yes, it is normal.